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I wonder has any horse at (in and around) 66/1 had so much talk about them on the forum than Magic Daze lately - Feels like she’s popping up everywhere 
(I say this now posting myself about her 
No harm in throwing up 66/1 shots. A festival 2nd, regardless of what race that is in warrants some consideration. But for me once the season really kicks into gear, certainly for the Arkle she’ll get very little mention, and for good reason. She’s one of the first runners out. Fast forward a month when more come out and she wouldn’t get half as much of a mention.
The Arkle has often thrown up small fields. So it’s a race to absolutely get on some outsiders, especially if building a book or betting EW. The owners have given an indication that this race could be the aim. But there’s one thing stating targets now, and another justifying and warranting your place come March.
I also think using Put the Kettle On as an example of her lining up in the race is very suspect. She would have been lining up on the Novices Handicap later that day if Henry had his way. It’s not tended to be the way he campaigns his typical Arkle prospects. There’s still a small bit of 33/1 for Ballyadam going around. Who is entered up in a common race for HdB. I’d take half the price for Ballyadam over Magic Daze all day long, and Ballyadam has enough to make up with the fav let alone the mare.
I’d be surprised if she’s anything but a runner to make up the numbers, if she lined up in the race at all.
(I say this now posting myself about her No harm in throwing up 66/1 shots. A festival 2nd, regardless of what race that is in warrants some consideration. But for me once the season really kicks into gear, certainly for the Arkle she’ll get very little mention, and for good reason. She’s one of the first runners out. Fast forward a month when more come out and she wouldn’t get half as much of a mention.
The Arkle has often thrown up small fields. So it’s a race to absolutely get on some outsiders, especially if building a book or betting EW. The owners have given an indication that this race could be the aim. But there’s one thing stating targets now, and another justifying and warranting your place come March.
I also think using Put the Kettle On as an example of her lining up in the race is very suspect. She would have been lining up on the Novices Handicap later that day if Henry had his way. It’s not tended to be the way he campaigns his typical Arkle prospects. There’s still a small bit of 33/1 for Ballyadam going around. Who is entered up in a common race for HdB. I’d take half the price for Ballyadam over Magic Daze all day long, and Ballyadam has enough to make up with the fav let alone the mare.
I’d be surprised if she’s anything but a runner to make up the numbers, if she lined up in the race at all.
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